APPLICATION OF INTERACTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES AT A UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This article observes interactive methods of teaching a foreign language, which are a strategic direction of the development of the modern educational system. The key methods this article focuses on are public presentation and case study. These methods are applied in the educational process in the following disciplines “A foreign language” and “A foreign language in the professional sphere” at Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. The paper conveys advantages and disadvantages of these methods, effectiveness and difficulties of their application. The relation between the students’ level of language proficiency and the benefit they get from using these methods is analyzed, the conditions necessary for the effective application of these methods are determined. Based on the research findings a conclusion is made, that if these conditions are met, this way of teaching has a positive feedback from students, promotes a better understanding of information, increases motivation and involvement of students in the educational process.